Cash'd Out: Over the past couple of decades, tribute bands have become big business in the world of concert promotion. And, not surprisingly, the more popular ones are the acts that are most authentic. Such is the case with Cash’d Out, a San Diego based band, that channels Johnny Cash in about as close a manner to the real thing as it gets. How can you tell? Well, beyond critics having anointed Cash’d Out (Douglas Benson on vocals, Kevin Manuel on guitar, Ryan Thomas on bass and George Bernardo on drums) the “next best thing to Johnny Cash,” and the group having won four San Diego Music Awards for Best Tribute Band, the real proof lies in what members of Cash’s inner circle have said. “Cindy Cash came to a show, we made her cry and she gave me a necklace with Johnny's hair in a glass locket,” explains front man Douglas Benson. Benson added that Cash producer Lou Robin has also been to several Cash’d Out shows, and claimed that if he closed it eyes it was like “going back in time.” The only tribute band endorsed by the official Johnny Cash web page, JohnnyCash.com, Cash’d Out has played to over 1.2 million fans since forming in 2005. And those fans continually tell the group how grateful they are that Cash’d Out continues to bring back memories of loved ones who once raised them on the music of Johnny Cash. W.S. Holland, Cash’s longtime drummer, even sat in with Cash’d Out at a birthday celebration for Johnny Cash hosted by Bill and Shannon Miller of JohnnyCash.com at the Fender Museum in Corona, California. “And Bill let me play Johnny’s cherry sunburst Guild guitar,” added Benson. Cash'd Out has over 150 of JC's songs in their repertoire, and can deliver up to four hours of non-stop entertainment, including the June Carter Cash duets brought back to fame in the Oscar winning film, Walk the Line. Cash'd Out also tailors performances to suit any venue or function -- from clubs, theatres, fairs and casinos to museums and corporate events. The band’s live shows respectfully reference the late, great Man in Black's Sun Records and early Columbia era sound, combined with the energy of the classic multi-platinum live recordings from Folsom Prison and San Quentin. The group's genuine love (and authentic recreation) of Johnny Cash’s music and its universal appeal fans of all ages and of virtually all musical genres makes each Cash’d Out show a must-see event. Or as Miller says, “Some people are impressionists. These guys leave an impression.” Cash’d Out is also planning to release a CD in 2013, and will be unveiling a new online store as well. For more information, please visit www.cashdout.com

Electric Caravan: Electric Caravan’s blues band formed a few years ago from the South Bay beach area, performing at clubs, festivals, party events, and opening up as direct support for legendary artists and south land favorites. Last summer they started recording their own material and will debut the first of many new original songs recorded by the band! Fronted by Jesse Damon on lead vocals and guitar, Jesse is the bands main songwriter. He’s been called upon by many artists to bring that electric white heat to the stage and studio, and tonight he brings it to you. He’s backed by Kurt Markham the rhythmic hypnotism of drums, who is one of the most charismatic rock drummers well known for his chameleon abilities to perform a multitude of genre's, finally landing on his most favorite style and mainstays with "the blues." Chris Tanori the humble maestro on bass is the power source and high voltage sound that makes the wheels of the group turn. Chris is a modern day Merlin, who pulls magic from his fretless instrument like sparks from a fire. So let your ears become your eyes and let Electric Caravan take its listeners to another place and time, to the Genesis of all that is American Music; the deep southern waters from which springs the Blues.